Over 80% of veterans receive care in non-VA facilities by providers with no specialized training. Cultural intelligence is foundational in developing the skills and confidence necessary to effectively interact in multicultural environments. It is the conduit to understanding culture, gaining knowledge regarding cultural similarities and differences, and developing strategies and action plans for engaging in cross-cultural settings. There are many cultures and subcultures among Veterans and CQ will provide tools that can assist providers in advancing health equity and health equality, and consequently impact positive health outcomes. During this 1.0 hour education session, learners will be engaged through expert and dynamic presentation with Dr. Angela Richard-Eaglin, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC, CNE, FAANP, CDE. Cultural intelligence is foundational in developing the skills and confidence necessary to effectively interact in multicultural environments and the conduit to understanding culture, gaining knowledge regarding cultural similarities and differences, and developing strategies and action plans for engaging in cross-cultural settings. During this education learners will be presented with veteran culture and subcultures, begin to critically appraise the unique needs of veterans and apply cultural intelligence strategies to advance health equity and health outcomes among Veterans. Further, learners will gain tools to advance health equity and health equality, and impact positive health outcomes for this unique population. | 1.0 credits (0 Pharmacology) | $27.50

Cultivating a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is not only the professional, ethical, legal, and moral responsibility of healthcare personnel, it is the cornerstone to justness in healthcare. The Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) landmark report, Unequal Treatment, purports that because of provider bias and stereotypes, racial and ethnic minorities receive suboptimal healthcare and subsequently experience health disparities (IOM, 2003). Twenty years later, the same holds true. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) describes the profound negative consequences of bias on the health and well-being of historically marginalized populations (CDC.gov, 2023). Bias contributes to health disparities among marginalized populations. Integration of DEI teaching strategies into learning experiences is critical to eliminating health-related consequences of bias and discrimination. Healthcare providers must analyze and synthesize the full breadth and depth of the impact of bias and discrimination on health outcomes. During this 1.0 hour education session, learners will be engaged through expert and dynamic presentation with Dr. Angela Richard-Eaglin, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC, CNE, FAANP, CDE. This education will appraise diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging using the cultural intelligence framework, analyze the impact of bias on advancing health equity and apply CQ strategies to mitigate bias-influenced outcomes. | 1.0 credits (0 Pharmacology) | $10.00

This presentation will provide information necessary to improve healthcare professionals’ ability to identify veterans, military service members, and military connected family members in their practices. The presentation will provide an overview of PTSD and other invisible wounds, helpful screening tools, and special considerations when engaging with veterans and military connected family members seeking care, with the goal of increasing capacity for behavioral healthcare for this vulnerable population. | 1.50 credits (0.50 Pharmacology) | $35

The purpose of this workshop is to provide NP’s an update on the treatment of patients with HIV. It will include an overview of the issues that have impacted the uptake and use of PrEP, the newest mediations available for treatment, and a brief discussion on the impact of the end the epidemic initiatives. | 1 credits (0.75 pharmacology) | $30

Provide cutting-edge information in the field of Mental Health, specifically Suicide, geared toward primary care providers. Advanced Practice Primary Care providers are increasingly faced with treating and managing their patients’ mental health challenges as depression, anxiety and stress become more prevalent in our society. Currently, suicide is a public health issue of critical importance, one which merits our best, most focused efforts towards treatment and prevention, and stopping it at the primary care level is key. This webinar will introduce a biological framework for suicide prevention, one in which the concept of suicidality as the result of underlying nutritional, genetic, and psychosocial risk factors is explored. | 1.25 credits (0.25 pharmacology) | $12.50